Finding Andrew's Voice: Factor Eight on His Latest Album, II
Electronic musician Andrew Bennett, who records as Factor Eight, discusses his latest album, II, and the process of learning to center his music around his own voice.
New Music, Old Instrument: Lukas Hasler Wants to Make the Organ Mainstream Again
Organist Lukas Hasler discusses the pipe organ's history, from ancient Egypt to modern concert halls, and his new recording of Liszt's Fantasy and Fugue on Bach.
Violinist Rachel Barton Pine on the 25th Anniversary of Her Groundbreaking Album, Violin Concertos by Black Composers Through the Centuries
Violinist Rachel Barton Pine discusses her album "Violin Concertos by Black Composers Through the Centuries" and her foundation's Music by Black Composers initiative.
Luke McEndarfer on 20 Years of Transformation at National Children's Chorus and a New Album, Illumine
Conductor Luke McEndarfer discusses his 20 years leading the Grammy Award-winning National Children's Chorus and the group's new album, Illumine.
Life and Breath: Jerskin Fendrix on Composing the Score for Yorgos Lanthimos's New Film, Poor Things
Composer Jerskin Fendrix talks about the creative process behind his score for Yorgos Lanthimos's new film, Poor Things.
Honoring Architect Rafael Viñoly's Life and Legacy at Carnegie Hall
Architect Román Viñoly discusses the life and legacy of his father Rafael Viñoly and an upcoming tribute concert taking place at Carnegie Hall.
Raise Every Voice: Conductor Malcolm Merriweather on Returning Neglected Composers to the Spotlight
Conductor Malcolm J. Merriweather discusses his work with the Dessoff Choirs and shining a light on the music of composers Margaret Bonds and Vicente Lusitano.
Composer Anna Clyne on Finding Endless Inspiration Outside of Music
British composer Anna Clyne shares how art, dance, and film inspire her work and discusses recent collaborations with the Orchestra of St. Luke's and London's Royal Ballet.
Music of Crisis and Connection: James Everingham and Adam Lukas on Composing Music for Frozen Planet II
Composers Adam Lukas and James Everingham discuss composing music for BBC Earth's Frozen Planet II with Oscar winner Hans Zimmer.
Beautiful Life, Beautiful Passing: Composer Steven Mackey on Creating Music at the Intersection of Life, Death, and Memory
Composer Steven Mackey discusses his new album of orchestral works, Beautiful Passing, and how personal experiences with death and memory have inspired his music.
How Harpist Emily Levin Is Bringing Composers Back Home With GroundWork(s)
Harpist Emily Levin discusses the GroundWork(s) premiere of Angélica Negrón's Ave del paraíso in San Juan, Puerto Rico, and how the concert forged new connections between Negrón and her hometown.
Academy Award–Winning Composer Volker Bertelmann Shares How a Refurbished Harmonium Inspired His Score for All Quiet on the Western Front
Composer Volker Bertelmann discusses his Oscar-winning score for All Quiet on the Western Front and shares insights into the art, dance, and architecture that inspire his music.
"It Takes a Team": Zsolt Bognár on 10 Years of Living the Classical Life
Pianist Zsolt Bognár had a light-bulb moment while building his first artist website in 2012. What if, instead of short clips of his performances — something every pianist publishes on their website — he interviewed his musician friends about their craft and careers?
From the Stage to the Executive Suite: How James Roe's Career as an Oboist Prepared Him to Lead the Orchestra of St. Luke's
After more than two decades as one of New York City's busiest freelance oboists, James Roe decided to pivot his career.
He packed up his oboe case, reed knife, and metronome to take on leadership positions at two of the ensembles he had regularly performed with. First he spent two years as president and CEO of the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra, before moving into his current role as president and executive director of the Orchestra of St. Luke's, where he's been since 2015.
Why Time for Three Is Itching to Do Classical Music Differently
In business, marketing strategies often revolve around defining your ideal customer. What specific interests and demographics do they represent? The more specific you are in your targeting, the better.
But Time for Three proves just how wrong that approach to building an audience can be. Performing their unique blend of Americana, modern pop, and classical music, the acclaimed string trio has grown a large fan base that defies demographics — people who are just as likely to listen to Brahms as bluegrass and the Beatles.
MBE at the BBC: How Saxophonist Jess Gillam Is Breaking Boundaries for Her Instrument by Leading With Kindness
When British saxophonist Jess Gillam refers to her Carnegie Hall debut as "a real dream come true," she's being literal. Since the age of 12, she's dreamt of taking to New York City's fabled stage and sharing her passion for the saxophone with the audience.
Pianist Wu Han on Schubert's Legacy, Paving the Way for New Generations of Classical Musicians, and That Time She Bought 25 Pounds of Bacon
Few careers in classical music read as illustriously as that of pianist Wu Han. For more than 50 years, her life has centered around the concert stage, delivering performances of the highest caliber in nearly every corner of the globe.
Dmitry Sitkovetsky on the Year That Changed His Musical Career and Celebrating 20 Years Leading the Greensboro Symphony
1983 proved a pivotal year in violinist Dmitry Sitkovetsky's life. That was the year the Azerbaijan-born musician became a U.S. citizen, married his wife, and bought the Stradivarius violin he still plays to this day. It was also the year he discovered Glenn Gould's final recording of J.S. Bach's Goldberg Variations.
Mozart Meets Betty Boop: How Joel Pierson and the Queen's Cartoonists Are Getting People Hooked on Classical Music and Jazz with Classic Cartoons
From dinosaurs dancing to The Rite of Spring in Disney's Fantasia to a tuxedoed Bugs Bunny performing Liszt's Second Hungarian Rhapsody, classic cartoons have long been a delightful entry point for kids of all ages to get to know classical music.
That's a tradition composer and jazz pianist Joel Pierson is breathing new life into as artistic director of The Queen's Cartoonists. Working at the crossroads of classical music, jazz, and the golden age of animation, The Queen's Cartoonists perform the scores of classic animated films from around the world, perfectly synchronizing their brilliant jazz-band arrangements with the films projected on stage.